Sunday, May 22, 2011

A Taste of Beaded Embellishments

Beads can add color and sparkle to a variety of items. The May program at the Riverbend Fiber Arts Guild meeting offered options for combining beads with knitting. Guild members are reminded that beading and beaded embellishments can fulfill the 2011 Guild Challenge requirement of a decorative design element for a "Fiber and Caffeine get me going..." tote bag. All guild members are encouraged to create an entry for the Challenge. Challenge results will be exhibited at the October guild meeting.


 Show and Tell
Guild members show off their fiber talents at Show and Tell.
Sally Broom models her hand knit Ruffle Scarf (left).
Martha Ooten shows her hand dyed angora fibers and
a knitted shawl from hand spun yarn (right).
Veronica Hofman-Ortega's work will be featured in the July issue
of Belle Armoire magazine (left).
A hand knit beret by Dana Huskey from her hand spun yarn (right).
Mary Wells' hand spun yarns.
Free-form crochet pieces from hand spun yarn by Martha Ooten.

2013 Recycling Challenge

The results of the fourth annual Riverbend Fiber Arts Guild Challenge were displayed at the November guild meeting. With the theme of  ...